Coronavirus Resources
Due to the current Coronavirus situation, Ukiepedia is temporarily collating a range of games industry relevant resources, support and other content in relation to the outbreak. We will endeavour to keep these as up to date as possible, but please continue to refer to official sources for the latest information.
If you have suggestions for anything we can add to this list, please either submit via the Ukiepedia Submission Form or contact Luke Hebblethwaite at luke@ukie.org.uk or @ukieluke
Contents
Official Sources
- UK Government Public Advice on COVID-19 - updated regularly
- NHS Overview on COVID-19 - updated regularly
- UK Government Advice on Self-Isolation
- World Health Organisation (WHO) - updated regularly
- EU Commission Coronavirus Response
- WHO video on effective handwashing
Games Industry Guides
- Ukie's COVID-19 Guidance - regularly updated with the latest information for games companies
- Ukie Guide to Preparing a COVID-19 Policy for your Games Business
- Sheridans' Guide to COVID-19 Legal Obligations for UK Employers
- Coronavirus Tech Handbook - A crowdsourced set of tech, tools and data relating to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
- Safe In Our World Guide to Isolation and Coping - a helpful resource about managing your mental health during this time
- BFI's COVID-19 Guidance - advice and information for the wider screen sector
Games Industry Support & Opportunities
- BFI Certification for Video Game Tax Relief - due to remote working, the BFI team will require digital copies of all documentation and content for review.
- London Games Festival 2020: Office Hours - an online two-day business hub of games industry insight across a range of topics
- Wings Fund GDC Relief - Financial support fund for indie developers affected by the postponement of GDC
Active Surveys
- Creative Industries Federation's Coronavirus impacts survey - a a rapid response survey for UK creators and creative businesses in response to COVID-19.
Remote Working
Please refer to our more general resources on remote working:
Events
- 26th March - 6th April - London Games Festival - while several physical events are cancelled, much of the festival continues via online events and forums. More information on the LGF website.
- 2nd April - BAFTA Games Awards - This year's BAFTA Games Awards will be happening via livestream. More details on the BAFTA website.
- 2nd April - Republic Business Event (live webinar)
